The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 3,490,988 and the death toll reached 209,298 in Peru as of February 18 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the
has reported.
Within this framework, 4,313 cases were detected and 48 people passed away due to the virus on the analyzed day.
23,418,801 samples tested negative for COVID-19 —out of a total of 26,909,789.
It must be noted that 3,508,799 people have been discharged and declared healthy. Other 2,808 were hospitalized.
Minsa is the official source of authorized information on coronavirus in the South American country. Thus, the content circulating in social media and other unofficial networks should not be deemed as true.
Minsa recommends that people should take the following preventive measures:
• Wear a double face mask or KN95 when using public transportation and going to markets, supermarkets, shopping centers, or department stores.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your nose and mouth with your forearm or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid close contact with people who have respiratory illnesses.